Pulled out my little Schiit stack from storage and I am shocked how good the HifiMan Arya's sound with the Vali 2. And that on LOW GAIN with the volume at only 12 o'clock. The Loki also adds some nice bass to the Arya with the low frequency at 3 o'clock. The other components are the Schiit Modi Multibit DAC and the Eitr DDC.
The Vali 2+ is now driving a late 50's or early 60's Magnavox 185 tube amp. I got the amp "free" but dropped a fair amount having a professional rebuild it. Total sound chain is: old JVC CD player > Modi 3+ > Vali 2+ > Maggie > 1983 vintage Klipsch Heresy I speakers. The first CD is Sinatra and Basie, "It Might as Well be Swing." I do not get all the audiophile terms - but the sound is "smooth", if it is too loud the loud horns get distorted. At more moderate volume (still loud enough) the sound is just "smooth."
Can anyone compare the tube sound from this with the Aune T1? I have the Aune T1 with a bunch of tubes and was looking to get the Modi and Vali 2? Can anyone chime here on this please?
Can anyone compare the tube sound from this with the Aune T1? I have the Aune T1 with a bunch of tubes and was looking to get the Modi and Vali 2? Can anyone chime here on this please?
The urge to tube role anything from stock is irresistible. Fortunately I didn't get too far and found this Russian electro-harmonix 6CG7 pre-amp tube. This tube is truly outstanding for the Vali 2. I'm done tube rolling with this one installed.
The urge to tube role anything from stock is irresistible. Fortunately I didn't get too far and found this Russian electro-harmonix 6CG7 pre-amp tube. This tube is truly outstanding for the Vali 2. I'm done tube rolling with this one installed.
Can you elaborate on how it compares to the sound of the Aune T1? It's a DAC Tube with a SS amp. Was just wondering if it was worth selling to get the Modi and Vali. It helps that most of the Aune tubes are compatible with the Vali
Can you elaborate on how it compares to the sound of the Aune T1? It's a DAC Tube with a SS amp. Was just wondering if it was worth selling to get the Modi and Vali. It helps that most of the Aune tubes are compatible with the Vali
Can't do it, sorry. Just saying it's hard to stay with any stock tube, whether it be owning the Aune or the Schiit. Don't have the Aune, but I'm thrilled to own the Vali 2.
Can't do it, sorry. Just saying it's hard to stay with any stock tube, whether it be owning the Aune or the Schiit. Don't have the Aune, but I'm thrilled to own the Vali 2.
I know what you mean. I have a bunch of tubes for the Aune T1 and it is fun and addicting to roll different ones. I suppose I can just get the Vali and Modi from their website and return within 15 days if I don't like it.
I know what you mean. I have a bunch of tubes for the Aune T1 and it is fun and addicting to roll different ones. I suppose I can just get the Vali and Modi from their website and return within 15 days if I don't like it.
That is a great idea. If you do decide to return it the best way to get action from them is to reply to the invoice email they send to your inbox after you buy it. For some reason they are big on email correspondence instead of web forms and stuff like that.
The stock tube I got was microphonic...very prone to any mechanical movement near the amp....but its sonically EXCELLENT!!
Schiit replaced it with an old Channel Master branded tube...its solid. Not microphonic at all and its EXCELLENT!
I got an adapter to try a 6SN7 US Navy Sylvania and its EXCELLENT. Drives my D8000 Pros and ADX 5000 (420 ohm) cans easily.
The stock tube I got was microphonic...very prone to any mechanical movement near the amp....but its sonically EXCELLENT!!
Schiit replaced it with an old Channel Master branded tube...its solid. Not microphonic at all and its EXCELLENT!
I got an adapter to try a 6SN7 US Navy Sylvania and its EXCELLENT. Drives my D8000 Pros and ADX 5000 (420 ohm) cans easily.
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